Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education recently approved the following administrative appointments: Denise M. DeFiore, currently director, Staff Development Teacher Project Team, as director, Teacher Leadership Unit, Department of Instructional Leadership Support Courtney D. Temple, previously director, Human Resources Operations and Talent Acquisition, University of Maryland Medical System, as supervisor, Human Capital Strategy, […]

Montgomery County Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill talks about the preferred candidate to serve as the next superintendent of schools here. The community panel selected to help with the superintendent search did get a chance to interview Houlihan, but the results of that meeting have not yet been discussed with the board, according to O’Neill. […]

Like Cinderella at the ball, time ran out for the Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education last night. At the stroke of midnight the General Assembly closed up shop for another year and with it went the Montgomery County Delegation bill to allow the student representative on the county’s board of education […]

For some students it’s all about wearing their pajamas inside out and some teachers do a snow dance. But for Montgomery County School officials the decision to close or delay school for weather is a bit more methodical than that. In fact, school officials are giving a presentation about how they make their inclement weather […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Steve Simon, a local communications consultant, notes the significance of the number of people running for a spot on the Board of Education in the upcoming June 24 primary. Take a look: You can find out more about the candidates running for the Board of Elections online here. Related:

The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Monday, February 24 at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. Among other items, the Board held a discussion on the redesign of Alternative Programs in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS); received an update on the elementary school assignment of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda area and […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua P. Starr will provide the Montgomery County Board of Education with an update on work experience programs at Rock Terrace School, including a plan to address withdrawal of funds that some students received as part of their educational program. The update will take place during the Jan. 14 […]

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr is recommending a $1.55 billion Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) that, over the next six years, would add hundreds of elementary school classrooms and ease overcrowding caused by years of dramatic enrollment growth. According to an MCPS new release, Starr’s CIP recommendations places a priority on […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education is in the process of revising two policies and is seeking comment from the public. The two policices are: Policy ABA, Community Involvement Policy IGN, Combating Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Copies of the draft policies are available through the Department of Public Information and Web Services by calling […]

The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) has selected Dr. Judy Docca, member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, to receive the 2013 Minority Recognition Leadership Award. The Minority Recognition Awards recognizes individuals who promote and demonstrate leadership in public education and have had a significant impact at the national, state, and local levels. Awards […]